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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

Lat: 63.73°NLon: 148.92°WElev: 1719ft.

A Few Clouds

61°F

16°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 1:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles E Cantwell AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles E Cantwell AK
 63.37°N 148.54°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
Last Update:
1:17 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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